4. Place the shim (1) on the drive pinion, then install the
inner bearing (2) onto the pinion by using installer
J–42828 and a press .
NOTE: Do not apply pressure to the roller cage. Apply
pressure only to the inner race.
5. Install
collapsible
spacer.
collapsible spacer and install a new one.
6. Install drive pinion shaft assembly.
7. Install outer bearing and oil seal slinger.
8. Use oil seal installer J–37263 to install a new oil seal
that has grease on seal lip.
9. Install flange assembly.
425RW024
Discard
the
used
425RS025
DIFFERENTIAL (REAR)
10. Install flange nut and washer.
1. Apply lubricant to the pinion threads.
2. Using the pinion flange holder J–8614–01, tighten
the nut only enough to remove the shaft end play.
NOTE: Discard used flange nut and install new one.
3. Adjust pinion bearing preload.
a. Measure the bearing preload by using a torque
meter and note the scale reading required to
rotate the flange.
b. Continue tightening flange nut until the specified
starting torque is obtained.
Starting torque: 1.1–1.6 N·m (10–14 lb in)
NOTE:
a. Do not overtighten or loosen and then retighten the
nut.
b. Pinion nut torque should be in the range of
298–380 N·m (220–281 Ib ft).
4A2–19
415RW006
425RW018